Calendar of Laurel events

5K Turkey Trot — Registration cost cheaper until Nov. 11. Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24, 8 a.m., First United Methodist Church of Laurel, 424 Main St. Also, One Mile Fun Walk. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Benefits Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services. $25 until Nov. 11; $30 after Nov. 11. Pick up runners packets Wed., Nov. 23, 4-7 p.m. at race location and on morning of race, 7 a.m. Late registrations available during those times. Performance Technical shirts available for first 500 people who register and show up to pick up. Register early. No pets permitted on course. 301-776-0442, Ext. 25 or http://www.laureladvocacy.org.

American Legion breakfast — Open to the public, Sun., Nov. 13, 8-11 a.m., American Legion Post 60, 2 Main St. Sponsored by Post 60 Legion Riders. All you can eat, $7 per person; children ages 6-10 $5; kids 5-years-old and under free with adult. Breakfast every second Sunday of month through April. All proceeds go to American Legion Post 60 projects and Veterans programs. Reserved seating available for nine or more people. laurelpost60.org/ALR60. 301-725-2302.

Laurel Historical Society Book Club — Exploring history and culture related topics, meeting third Wed., Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Mango's Grill, 600 Washington Blvd., for good food and conversation. November book: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. 301-725-7975, director@laurelhistoricalsociety.org.

Fall history lecture — Wed., Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., Montpelier Mansion, 9652 Muirkirk Road. Michael Bosworth, naval architect and historian specializing in War of 1812 and Federal Period, presents his research on the early history of the Snowden family in Maryland, focusing on seafaring aspect, John Contee as a Marine, the early United States Navy and War of 1812. Refreshment served. 301-377-7817. http://www.pgparks.com.